Graber Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Graber Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Inverness, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $481,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $129,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$481,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$129,000
- Assets$1.0 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $445,142 |
| 2025 | $481,000 | 28 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Graber Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Graber Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $371,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace | Charitable | $129,000 |
| Ascension Illinois Foundation | Charitable | $67,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Excel Beyond | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Global Food Banking Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Journeys - the Road Home | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Miseracordia | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wings | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Little City | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| YMCA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bradley University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WTTW | Charitable | $5,000 |
| First English Lutheran Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Graber
- Renee M Graber
- Nathan E Graber
- Evan L Graber
Questions people ask
Does Graber Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Graber Charitable Foundation give?
$481,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Graber Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry Graber (President/Treas/Director), Renee M Graber (V Pres/Sectretary/Director), Nathan E Graber (Director) and Evan L Graber (Director).
What does Graber Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and human services.